| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 25.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.055, 168.915 |
| UTC time | 1955-05-23 17:41:48.740 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 23, 1955 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, May 23, 1955 at 17:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 72.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.915 and latitude -18.055.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1955-05-23
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 72.9 km |
| Noumea | 535.7 km |
| Nadi | 900.7 km |
| Lautoka | 905.7 km |
| Suva | 1006.2 km |
| Nasinu | 1015.7 km |
| Honiara | 1363.3 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1852.0 km |
| Bundaberg | 1874.3 km |
| Gold Coast | 1931.3 km |
| Brisbane | 1935.4 km |
| Logan City | 1937.9 km |
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